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The Magic Mountain

1982

Agnes Denes

Associated Names

Agnes Denes

Artist, American, born Hungary, 1931

This image contains small, black, human-like figures arranged in curved, flowing lines that converge towards the top, forming a triangular shape. The abstract design resembles a stylized mountain or series of waves. The lines and figures convey movement and rhythm, akin to an organized march or parade.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink on vellum
Credit Line

Gift of John Hallmark Neff in memory of J. Carter Brown and Gaillard (Gil) F. Ravenel
Dimensions

sheet: 42.86 × 34.93 cm (16 7/8 × 13 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

2011.136.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Hallmark Neff, Winston-Salem; gift to NGA, 2011

Associated Names

Neff, John Hallmark

Inscriptions

lower right in pen and black ink: Agnes Denes '82

Wikidata ID

Q64533455

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